Prophet's Rock & Historic Hebron

Many people acknowledge Hebron with the large eagle rock that sits on Route 66. I once blogged about this in the past and have over 10,000 views on that story, so it could be said that the popularity of this landmark is unmatched in Hebron’s history. However, what if I told you that the eagle rock wasn’t the first major “rock” to represent Hebron, Connecticut? Within the woods along Burrows Hill Road sits arguably Hebron’s most historic site, Prophet’s Rock, though some historians have acknowledged the rock as Prophet Rock or Prospects Rock. 

Pictured above is Prophet's Rock from historical documents (left) and Prophet's Rock pictured in 2026 (right). While they are different angles of the historical site, notice how the amount of trees and growth has drastically increased.

Unlike the eagle rock, which is the result of a Hebron resident creating his own famous landmark, Prophet’s Rock is a natural landmark that goes back to Hebron’s origins. At first sight along Burrows Hill Road, one wouldn’t ordinarily notice this rock. It is tucked up into the woods along a winding road, and the only part visible of the landmark is a sign and a very small parking lot that is nearly nonexistent. This rock is 12-feet high and sits on the original property of Edith Smith. I believe the signage and small parking lot was created as Boy Scout project (though I may be wrong on that), as it was intended to make Hebron residents aware of the historic landmark. That being said, the visibility isn’t great when driving, so it is easy for anyone to overlook this historic site and drive on by, unaware of the historic landmark. 

So where is the rock located from the street? If someone drove up to the sign and parked there, one could follow the trail up into the woods and up to the rock. The path isn’t too long, but it does go uphill and as of recently, the trail is getting smaller and smaller due to surrounding forest overgrowth. Nonetheless, if one were to make the trek through the woods, past some stone foundations on the ground, and up to the rock, they would notice Prophet’s Rock on a raised section of the woods, with a table installed next to it. This is a large 12-foot high rock that looks like it is split into two halves (although it could be two separate rocks). At first sight, this is nothing extraordinary. 

I must say that I am a little disappointed that the site of Prophet’s Rock is not as well kept up as it should be. Today, I find that there is much more forest overgrowth than there should be. If you look at the photographs from then and now, you will notice that there is a huge change between how much the woods have grown around the rock. I feel there should be a happy compromise where there is some forest around the rock, but not too much to surround the walking paths up to the rock. The rock, today, sadly, looks like a piece of deserted history. It would be nice if Parks and Recreation and the Hebron Historical Society (and/or other groups) can help to maintain the area around the rock formation and preserve our town’s history. Today, it just looks like a normal rock tucked away in the woods of Hebron, though when one understands the history surrounding the rock, there is much more to be told. 

According to John Sibun’s 1958 book, Our Town’s Heritage, Hebron, Connecticut, the first white men to settle in Hebron, Connecticut were Timothy Phelps (one of my former relatives) and William Shipman, who arrived from Windsor in 1704. Sibun indicates that before Hebron was a town, it was a hunting ground for many of the Native Americans. Previously, colonists had traveled through Hebron to scout the area and reach other more accessible locations, but the town had not fully become a town until 1708. The Native Americans, most notably Joshua, also known as Attawanhood, had accepted the “white man” and his ways, like his father, Uncas, the great Sachem of the Mohegans. A peaceful transaction was made between the Native Americans and the colonists, and this is how our beloved town came to be, and why the image of the “Sachem” was used to honor our town’s heritage. John Sibun mentions these details in his historic book, Our Town’s Heritage, Hebron, Connecticut. 

Pictured above, Martha Crow Phelps seeks her husband (Drawing by Susan Comire in John Sibun's 1958 book titled Our Town’s Heritage, Hebron, Connecticut) 

Pictured above are two additional photos of Prophet's Rock. On the left is a photo by Tennat from John Sibun's book, Our Town's Heritage, Hebron, Connecticut written in 1958. On the right is a picture by Time Martin from an article in the Regional Standard from February 20th, 1993.

Prophet’s Rock is part of Hebron’s origins. The rock was named even before Hebron was established as a town. There is much speculation and lore as to how this rock fits into the origin of Hebron, Connecticut, but one widely told legend is when Phelps and Shipman first came to Hebron and were separated by their wives. The men’s wives, with the name of Martha Crow Phelps being mentioned, used the hospitality of the rock to call out to their husbands in order to be reunited as families. It is said that Martha Crow Phelps clutched her Bible as she set into the woods, distraught from being away from her husband. John Sibun had indicated that the two male settlers (Phelps and Shipman) heard “strange sounds echoing across the valley.” While this is speculation, as no one knows if the men truly heard their wives, Prophet’s Rock served as the place for reuniting the families. Another account from the Rockville Leader, in 1932, indicated that the women might have feared the wolves in the area, so they hid beneath the overhang of Prophet’s Rock and cried out to their husbands (Regional Standard, February, 20th, 1993). 

Yet, Prophet’s Rock goes even further back in history. In a 1932 article written by Susan Pendleton, she speculated that the name “Prophet’s Rock” came from a legend where an elder Native American was “chanting a prophecy about the future of the town.” Whatever the case may be, it was recorded by the reporter from the Regional Standard in this 1993 article that “noise from the rock on the hill seems to carry longer than sounds anywhere else in the Burrows Hill Road area.” There is further lore regarding the rock- John Sibun mentioned that the rock was a place where Native Americans often hid during storms as a place of refuge, and Pendleton acknowledges that if “one were to look at the rock with the light just right at just the right angle, the silhouette of George Washington lying in state is evident" (Regional Standard, February 20th, 1993). Is George Washington really watching us all or extending his gratitude to Hebron, Connecticut? The local newspaper writer indicates that if this folklore is true, it is not easily evident. Obviously there are urban legends surrounding Prophet’s Rock, and it is recommended that you see it for yourself in order to determine which stories you believe. 

Pictured above is an image taken by Tim Martin in the Regional Standard, which was published in a story from February 20th, 1993.

Do these stories hold true about Prophet’s Rock being the foundation for our town Hebron, Connecticut? While many of these stories seem like urban legend, I find it reassuring that Prophet’s Rock stands as a symbol for hospitality, whether it was Martha Crow Phelps calling out to her husband or the Native Americans taking refuge in the rock during storms. The rock is also a symbol of peace; the founding of our town Hebron was a peaceful transaction between the Natives and colonists, and Prophet’s Rock was accounted as a hospitable symbol for both. Nonetheless, the name itself (Prophet’s Rock) derives back to a religious heritage and this is referenced on the sign itself outside the historic site. The sign reads: “The Prophet’s Rock refers to the Bible passage when Moses strikes a rock with his staff, and water flows out, saving the Israelites in the desert.” Whether you find the folklore about Prophet’s Rock true or not, it is evident that the rock’s name was founded based on religious principles. Prophet’s Rock is a symbol representing the founding of Hebron (also a biblical name) under peaceful terms between both the Natives and colonists. 

The sign outside the Prophet's Rock historical site on Burrows Hill Road, in Hebron, Connecticut

So, have you been out to Prophet’s Rock? What are your thoughts about the urban legends and folklore surrounding the rock and do you believe more work needs to be done to preserve Prophet’s Rock history in our future? I sincerely hope someone from Hebron will visit the rock and cut some of the forest brush away from the path, build a bigger lot (if possible) for parking and find ways to promote Hebron’s history. After all, we shouldn’t forget that the most historical landmark of our town is a legendary rock tucked away in the woods of Burrows Hill Road.

The "New" & Improved Maple Leaf Needs YOUR Support as we look to Maple Fest 2027

EDIT: I want to thank everyone! We have reached our donations goal and have received the new Maple Leaf costume. It should be ready for the 2027 Maple Festival event. Below are the unboxing videos that look at the new costume and its features.

Ever been to the Hebron Maple Festival and seen the Hebron Maple Leaf? Maybe the Leaf gave you a high-five, maybe the Leaf danced around to music, or maybe you caught the Leaf riding on the tractor parade. In any case, the Leaf was there to bring joy to the Maple Festival. The Leaf was there to make kids & families feel happy about attending the Maple Festival. 

That was my purpose when I created the concept of the Maple Leaf in 2010. I had wanted to create the mascot for the festival. When I first started out, I was a member of the Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast before I made my way to downtown Hebron. I started with a costume I bought on my own with a sheet of paper tacked to the costume with the name "Mr. Maple Leaf." No one knew originally what I was- they thought I was a burning hot dog, or something of that nature. The sign helped to define the character.

I am here to formally thank everyone who donated to create the "new" Maple Leaf. I cannot thank everyone enough. We have accumulated over $1000 in donations but we are still looking for around $400 to fully pay for the costume. This new costume was all thanks to the citizens of Hebron who stepped up and contributed to keep this tradition alive. They have shown me that this tradition is worth keeping and that they want to keep the passion of the Maple Leaf alive. Thank you to everyone who has donated for the new Maple Leaf costume for the 2027 Maple Festival. It will be donated to Michelle at the Flour Girl Cafe, as her staff has taken up the role of the Maple Leaf the past few years.

Below are a collection of photos featuring the new costume. It is not a final draft but it is what the new Maple Leaf will mostly look like. Additionally, if you would like to help us raise the last bit of money, you can donate at the GoFundMe page here: Maple Festival Go Fund Me Fundraiser We are almost at our goal and hope to reach it in the next few weeks! Please help support this tradition so we can share our love and fun at the Maple Festival. 

Over the years, I gained some credibility as

a mascot. Kids looked for me at the Maple Festival and I created the Facebook page to share the love and joy with everyone. I have easily close to 50 personal photos, many with children, politicians, and on the tractors in the tractor parades. Additionally, I made it into newspapers. I had tried to get into the newspapers each year. 

One year, I was kicked out from someone who claimed I did not have a right to be there. It was a bit upsetting and it angered others who had seen me around town because they know I was there for them, no one else. Some people demanded that they would "make their own Maple Leaf costume and walk around town" if the real Maple Leaf could not be present. The support was phenomenal. The town had my back. I never asked for any money. In fact, I paid for my own costume twice, as I replaced the first one with a sturdier second one over the years. In any case, various different groups took over the Maple Festival and eventually allowed me to participate.

I just want everyone to be aware of this maple movement- I created the Maple Leaf mascot and the image. I brought the idea of the Maple Leaf to everyone. It has now become the official mascot and tradition of the Maple Festival. I moved out of Hebron and have given Michelle's staff at the Flour Girl Cafe a chance to be the Maple Leaf. I have passed the tradition forward, but the same mission still stands to spread joy at the Hebron maple Festival. 

We are currently in the midst of creating the "new" Maple Leaf costume. I reached out to vendors and found a vendor that is making a new costume. This one will be "new" and will obtain logos for the sponsors, Flour Girl Cafe and The Town Center Project. Both of these groups have helped to keep the tradition alive and make the Maple Festival as great as it can be. 

We are almost done with creating the costume. As mentioned, it is looking to be ready for 2027. Please consider donating to the cause, as we hope this costume and tradition will last for many years beyond 2027.

Link to Maple Leaf fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/keep-the-maple-leaf-mascot-tradition-alive

Hebron Mini Golf is Perfect for Hebron, and a Step Toward Making Our Town More Entertaining

 I no longer live in town (or state for that matter), but have returned to visit from time to time. When I was growing up in Hebron, I found that Hebron was a small farm town that was a great place to live in, but it did not have much to do besides your main sports. I would always venture into other towns for more fun things to do (movie theater in Colchester, museums in Manchester, etc.). I can honestly say that I feel others who previously lived here would say the same thing or just flat out say "There's nothing to do in Hebron."

Sure, we have parks and fairs. The newly reconstructed Veterans Park has a playscape, a ball field and a skate park. There are nature trails. Hebron does a great job with yearly events (Harvest Fair, Maple Fest, Halloween events), but aside from these, the town lacks fun attractions to enjoy aside from its fairs and town events. Many people have to venture into other nearby towns to find more readily available entertainment. So, how can we keep kids out of trouble with fun things to do in our community?

Recently, Hebron has opened a miniature golf course. This course is located across from George's Restaurant and Scooter Bug's ice cream along route 85 (which are great options to eat after playing a game of golf). So far, from what I see, this course has been a HUGE success. Whenever I have driven by, the course is packed with kids and families. It is a fantastic activity for all and much more readily available than just an open field. I see parents enjoying the game as much as kids, and it's a fantastic easy-to-do bonding activity for all ages.

I had a chance to play a game of golf at the new mini-golf course. I was by far impressed. The course was a rather simple course, but it was clean, well made, and had different varied holes. The staff was very respectful. I was able to get 3 hole in ones in my first game there, and it was a lot of fun. They have one 18-hole course, but it looked like there is room to expand.

We have always been lucky to have Blackledge and Tallwood nearby for competitive golf, but neither of these have a family and kid friendly mini-golf course. What makes Hebron Miniature Golf so accommodating to our town is that it is an event kids can easily join, families can come together, and it's so easy to play. I encourage everyone to go to this new course and try it at once.

Hebron needed this course, and I think others would agree. Hebron will always be that small farm town, and a town for families, and this mini-golf takes a step toward "fun & entertainment" where I feel Hebron hasn't quite reached its potential.

This poses the next question: what other attractions can Hebron add to make the town more entertaining, fun, and family friendly? We just obtained this nice new golf course and recently obtained a dog park and a new skate park, but what else is the town missing? What new activities can we provide in our town to keep kids and families entertained and out of trouble? Please share your thoughts here and let's consider making Hebron even more fun by adding more family friendly activities because we need these activities to keep our kids entertained, busy, and out of trouble.

Veteran's Memorial Park: Out with the Old, In with the New

 

Welcome back! It's been awhile since I last posted, but I've been currently living out of state and returning to Hebron on occasion, every once and awhile. Upon my return, I was able to get over to Veteran's Park to see some new changes to the park. When I was last in town, the new playscape was built and the old skate park was ripped apart. Now, it's a full 180 (and that's not a pun). To add to the new playscape, there's a new skatepark and a new set of lights above the boy's baseball field.

If you remember my last post from 4 years ago, I mentioned how Veteran's Memorial Park was being vandalized and how the skate park was being taken advantage of (see pictures above). I even mentioned there was a petition set by Hebron town citizens to construct a new skatepark to put in place of the old one. Well, the town certainly listened and constructed the new skate park (pictured below), whether it was in response to the citizens of Hebron, or just to spruce up the park a little more than what it once was.

 

In these pictures, the new skate park is displayed. The day went out, it was already popular. There is no fence to enter the park, like there had been one earlier. It's easy enough to just grab your board and get skating. It looks to be about the same size, but it is more open and will hopefully remain more cleaner over time. There are a few pictures below as well.

The skate park looks much more open and welcoming, rather than stuck behind a fence where people used to jump to go skating. It's free, so grab your board and skate.

In addition to the skate park, there is a new playscape, though it looks to be in the same spots as the playscape that was there before. It's just remodeled. I must admit, I will miss the traditional swings we used to have and the tire swing, which is now gone (some might be happy about that as kids would often get sick from it). In any case, the playscape is updated, in a different color, but virtually in the same place as the one before.

It looks like it might take up a little less more space, but it generally looks to be in the same area as the previous playscape. Part of me is happy we got a new playscape and skate park, but being someone who grew up in the old Veteran's Park, I am going to miss the old park, even with its flaw. I can attest, however, that I felt the same charm in the park as I did before the new parts were constructed.

Last, but not least, the baseball field received new lights. I was informed that one of the baseball teams officially played their first game under the new lights.

Here are two slightly different viewpoints of the lights. I haven't caught a game at night yet, so I hadn't seen their effectiveness, but it's apparent that they are a bit more powerful than the previous lights we had.

I couldn't not get a couple shots of the softball field. Unfortunately, it looks like this field didn't get the same treatment with the lights, but I must say, it looks nice and prepared for whatever game is next. I especially like the logo on the side of the fence.

Mark the year, 2025. This is the year the Veteran's Park we know and love got refined and updated after all those years of abuse. The park will always be nostalgic for me, having gone to summer camp there summer after summer. However, it is nice to see that the town cares, and wants what's best for its citizens. We have sports fields that look good as new and we should hope to keep them this way moving forward. 

Thank you Town of Hebron and Hebron Parks and Recreation for updating our beloved Veteran's Park and let's continue to be good citizens and keep the park clean. Come out to the new and improved Veteran's Park.

 

Maple Fest Tractor Parade A Huge Success!

This past weekend (March 19th and March 20th), Hebron had its annual Maple Festival hosted by the Windham Chamber of Commerce.  This was the first Maple Festival in 2 years due to the Covid-19 pandemic, making it the 30th Maple Festival in Hebron, Connecticut since the event started in 1990.

The Maple Festival didn't disappoint.  People came out both days, despite questionable weather on Saturday.  The festival included several vendors (both new and old), many of which had maple-flavored or maple-themed foods and products.  There were several food trucks from around the area (such as Pizza Pixie and Creamery Brook Bison), nearby vendors and organizations (like Hebron Parks and Recreation, Hebron Democrats and Hebron Republicans), as well as several activities (balloon darts and inflatable bouncers).  And of course, we can't forget maple syrup, the local maple sugar houses and the Lion's Pancake Breakfast.  The Hebron Maple Leaf made his return, accompanied by Alexandra the Mermaid, a newcomer for this year.  Of course, this is only the short list.  The festival had so much to offer and became a fun event to get everyone outside after a long two years of dealing with the Covid-19 virus.

Hebron Maple Leaf in the tractor parade

Alexandra the Mermaid in the tractor parade

But one thing to me that truly brought home the Maple Festival wasn't just the return of all of these fun events, but the tractor parade itself.  Put together by Kevin McDonnell, the tractor parade was bigger than it has ever been before.  Just recently, Chester had had a tractor parade of 44 tractors, and Hebron was out to beat that mark.

In this video, you can see the tractors at Ted's before they head out on the tractor parade

On Sunday, March 20th, 2022, the Hebron Tractor Parade took place on Main Street and looped around Colebrook Village on Horton Boulevard.  In the last 6 or 7 years since the tractor parade became popular, it has been increasingly bigger each year.  That being said, it was little by little.  This year, however, was astounding.  After a 2-year hiatus because of Covid-19, 92 tractors became a significant growth from 2019's tractor parade.  Nearly twice as many tractors lined and filled the lower section of Ted's parking lot.  There were several participants from within town and surrounding towns, with some participants coming as far as Rhode Island to join the tractor parade (according to the Hebron Maple Festival Tractor Parade Facebook page).  And it all came after two years of the Maple Festival's absence.

Kevin McDonnell, organizer of the 2022 Hebron Maple Festival Tractor Parade

This was the largest tractor parade in the Maple Festival, which according to the Hebron Maple Festival Tractor Parade Facebook page, included "92 tractors, 13 trailers, over 100 participants, and thousands of thrilled spectators."  One can attest to the size of this tractor parade, as some of the tractors had already made their journey through Main Street, and were returning to Ted's, while the last few tractors were still just setting out and beginning their trek down Main Street.  

Many of the tractors were spring-themed and decorated for St. Patrick's Day.  On some of the trailers, participants threw candy to the onlookers alongside the road.  The event was very festive, with hats, balloons, flower pinwheels, and flags decorating the tractors.  Even the Hebron Maple Leaf and Alexandra the Mermaid found their ways onto the tractors, accompanied by the many cheers of citizens alongside Main Street and watching the parade.  The tractor parade at the Maple Festival was even filmed by a drone as tractors rode along Main Street (click the link below to see the sky view video on Facebook).

Sky View of Hebron Tractor Parade

While the Hebron Maple Festival has had tractor parades before, this one was different.  It was bigger, twice the size of what the "little farm town" had ever done before.  The 2022 Hebron Maple Festival Tractor Parade showed that the citizens of Hebron, Connecticut and other surrounding towns wanted to come out and celebrate.  This pivotal tractor parade showed that the citizens of Hebron wanted to put Covid-19 behind them and look toward a promising spring and summer.  It showed how resilient and strong our town truly is.  And it showed our farm-town spirit, which is forever strong in Hebron, Connecticut.

Is it possible that next year, the tractor parade can be even bigger?  100 tractors? 150?  Who knows.  It is certainly a goal Hebron can reach.  One thing for sure, however, is that the 2022 Hebron Maple Festival Tractor Parade was special, not just because it was the biggest, but because it showed how strong Hebron is coming out of the pandemic.  Now, we must look toward the summer, 2023, and an even bigger tractor parade next year.

If you have any pictures, videos, or further information about the 2022 Hebron Maple Festival Tractor Parade you would like to include (or you feel fit this story), please email hebronmapleleaf@gmail.com.  

Vandalism at Veterans Memorial Park

As we are in the middle of a pandemic (hopefully coming out of it), many of us are looking for activities to do.  What better way than to spend some time at one of our local parks?  More recently, Gay City State Park has been booming, as well as Grayville Park. Hebron certainly isn't short of public parks for entertainment, that's for sure.

One park that has been garnering a lot of attention lately (and not necessarily for the best reasons) is Veterans Memorial Park.  Veterans Park has been a mainstay in Hebron for several years, having a playscape and being the main place where many sports teams play during the spring and summer months.  The park is also well known for its skate park, as well as where Parks and Rec used to hold its yearly summer camp.  If one moves to the garden area of the park, he or she will notice bricks with written names of families and sponsors who have supported the park in its earlier days.  There are so many supporters over the years, however, the park isn't exactly kept up to form these days.

Names of families and sponsors for the park

More recently, the park has led itself to vandalism.  Trash has lined the park from time to time, pocketed by fences and in areas of the woods.  This has led to many community cleanups.  People have come for yearly Earth Day cleanups and regular everyday cleanups in order to keep the park clean, enjoyable and free from candy wrappers.  Littering has been an ongoing problem, and it can also be noted that the lack of trash cans do not help the situation.  There are areas with trashcans, but I do know from previous experience that they often fill frequently and aren't always cleared in a timely fashion.

Trash lining the skate park fence

The bathrooms, which were installed several years ago (but are still new in comparison to much of the park), have seen damage several times.  They are also not the most tidy bathrooms, often looking a little more rundown and unkempt.  Like the trash, most of this is due to people not properly taking care of their public parks.

Vandalism in the bathrooms at Veterans Memorial Park

But probably the most alarming part of the park is the skate park.  Over the years, the skate park was the highlight of Veterans Park.  Many people would come and skate on the ramps.  Oftentimes you would see five to ten people at once, enjoying their time on the ramps. 

Residents at the skate park

However, the skate park is much different today.  It is often desolate, and another area which has led itself to littering and graffiti.  I last visited the skate park and noticed that there was a "closed" sign etched on its fence, no longer remaining open to the public.  In the former years, the skate park used to have surveillance.  Someone would be assigned to watch over the park and make sure that the skate park was being used properly and was adequately maintained.  Today, however, the skate park (much like the park itself on days when sports aren't being played) is often deserted.  

"Closed" sign at the skate park

Is this because of covid?  A lack of skaters?  Whatever it may be, it should be known that the skate park has been mistreated over the years.  There has been little to no maintenance.  People have brought in bikes even when they aren't allowed.  When the park was closed, I've witnessed kids jumping the fence to get in and skate.  The accountability the skate park once had is now gone, and what lies in its place is a very different skate park- one that is rundown and beat up.

The skate park at Veterans- notice the graffiti written on the ramp

The question that remains is what should we do?  Should we keep the skate park?  Take it down?  What advantage would we have keeping it if there is little to no maintenance?  Is there a liability in keeping the skate park?  So many questions.  I do know, however, that people are tired of the vandalism and do not want to deal with our public parks being mistreated.  It should also be noted that there are residents in Hebron who have petitioned to get the skate park rebuilt: Petition for Hebron Skate Park

While this is a great idea, how will we maintain the skate park so that it does not become vandalized once again?  

Another view of the skate park

It does seem, however, that Veterans Park has been forgotten.  Since the birth of Burnt Hill Park, Veterans Park has been secondary.  Burnt Hill Park is home to the Parks and Recreation office.  It has more fields for playing sports and there is more surveillance.  The "newness" of Burnt Hill Park attracts more people, including those who walk their dogs.  Veterans Park just isn't the same as it used to be.  Burnt Hill Park has become the "go-to" park.  But, that doesn't mean we should forget about Veterans Memorial Park.

Hebron Parks and Recreation is entering a new era with a new director.  Hopefully, Veterans Parks will be on the rise to becoming a cleaner and more friendlier park.  Obviously, it can't rest on the Parks and Recreation staff alone.  We as citizens need to keep our parks clean and enjoyable.  Without our part, we won't have the wonderful parks.  We need to do our job to keep the parks clean, otherwise we may no longer have a memorable park for sports and recreation.

As for the skate park, who knows?  Should we take it down?  Close it permanently?  Provide staff to oversee its maintenance?  (Keep in mind, some of the options require money).  These are questions that may not be so easily answered, but it is a main concern looking forward.  As citizens, we must really look into keeping our parks clean as well as maintaining the beauty and heritage of Veterans Memorial Park.

What are your thoughts?  Please comment and share below.